My Cycling Class Today: The Importance of Proper Bike Setup
2016-06-02
Just because someone has been riding for a while doesn’t mean they’ve ever been walked through a proper bike setup by an instructor.Read more…
Ask the Expert: What If an Instructor Won’t Allow Air-Conditioning in a Spinning Class?
2016-05-31
As temperatures rise, the topic of AC and fans in the studio heats up too. Learn the guidelines for temperature and ventilation in an indoor cycling room, the physiology of how the body regulates temperature, and the potential dangers of excessive heat.Read more…
From Your Heart to Theirs
2016-05-23
Got a used heart rate monitor sitting in a drawer? Wanting to upgrade to a fancier monitor and not sure what to do with your current one? Why not donate it to Cori Parks, who is starting a wellness program in the Philippines for those who have little incentive to exercise? Read here on how to donate yours now! Read more…
Instructor Self-Care
2016-05-21
You’ve heard the saying ” You can’t pour from an empty cup,” but how do we refill it? In today’s article we walk you through learning to identify stressors, thinking about your options, and creating a plan for self-care. It all begins with you and doing what’s best for you.Read more…
Make the Time to Exercise!
2016-05-10
Encourage your students to add it to their daily to-do list!Read more…
When Doves Cry in the Purple Rain
2016-04-22
The news of Prince’s death absolutely gutted me. I know I’m not alone. Here is a profile, some song resources, and suggestions for your own tribute ride. Please share your own playlists, ideas, and riders’ reactions in the comments.Read more…
My Cycling Class (That I Took) Today: Instructor Feedback
2016-04-12
Here’s a spin on our new series, My Cycling Class Today. Instructor and guest writer Apryl Stern comments on a recent class she took at a new gym. It’s all about reflecting, learning, and growing.
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Instructor and Studio Spotlight: Meet Tammar Berger of Off Road Indoor Cycling
2016-04-07
As charter members of the Indoor Cycling Association, (that’s right, since day one!), Tammar and Tali have stayed true to the fundamentals of real riding which has helped develop a strong, stable and ever-popular program. Read more…
Customer Service 101 for Indoor Cycling Instructors
2016-03-29
The ten commandments of customer service and how they apply to an indoor cycling instructor.Read more…
Indoor Cycling Safety—Please Share
2016-03-27
Cori Parks pens an open letter to all indoor cycling studios asking them to put safety before popularity. Read more…